July/August 2025
Features
After soaring to record highs, midcontinent light goose populations have declined dramatically in recent years
You can’t miss with these delicious preparations
by T. Edward NickensThis year’s selection of hunting and outdoor lifestyle products is bigger and better than ever
by Chris JenningsMixed Bag
Everything a waterfowler needs to know before heading to the uplands
by Phil BourjailyIs there a better way to kick off hunting season?
by Will BrantleyThis selection of top-notch gear provided its value in the field this past season
by Chris JenningsThis cool and crisp dish is the ideal summertime meal
There is something about mallards that stirs a waterfowler's soul
by T. Edward NickensThe Mission
New technology is helping scientists better understand this crucial period in the annual cycle of waterfowl
DU projects in populated areas can help build support for conservation
An overview of habitat conditions across North America’s most important waterfowl breeding areas
On the Cover: DU Photo Editor John Hoffman shot the cover image for this year's annual Gear Issue at Slick's Stuttgart Hunting Club near Stuttgart, Arkansas.